Betty J. Watts, of Manheim, entered eternal rest and was welcomed into the gate of Heaven on February 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at Hospice & Community Care. She was 98. Born on February 25, 1926, in New Providence, she was the daughter of Howard and Ethel (Coble) Eshleman. She was the loving wife of William H. Watts for over 56 years until his passing in 2006.

She is remembered by many for dedicating over 23 years to the National Novelty Brush Company.

Her memory will live on in her daughters, Deborah A. Lefley, wife of Skip, Katherine E. Vandermark, wife of Dennis, Mary L. Fake, wife of Joseph, and son Michael W. Watts, 8 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She was preceded in passing by her parents, husband, and siblings, Nelson and Clarence Eshleman and Mildred Groff.

A funeral service honoring Betty will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the Charles F. Snyder III Funeral Home & Crematory, 2421 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, PA 17584, beginning at 12 PM, with a viewing from 11 AM until the time of the service. Interment to follow at New Providence Mennonite Church Cemetery.